Ivory Joe Hunter

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American Singer Ivory Joe Hunter was born on 10th October, 1914 in Kirbyville, Texas, USA and passed away on 8th Nov 1974 Memphis, Tennessee, USA aged 60. He is most remembered for Single: 'Since I Met You Baby'. His zodiac sign is Libra.

Ivory Joe Hunter is a member of the following lists: Atlantic Records artists, American country singers and Musicians from Texas.

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First Name	Ivory Joe
Last Name	Hunter
Alternative Name	The Baron of the Boogie, The Happiest Man Alive
Birthday	10th October, 1914
Birthplace	Kirbyville, Texas, USA
Died	8th November, 1974
Place of Death	Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Cause of Death	Lung Cancer
Build	Average
Hair Color	Black
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Ethnicity	Black
Nationality	American
Occupation Text	Singer
Occupation	Singer
Claim to Fame	Single: 'Since I Met You Baby'
Music Genre (Text)	R&B, blues, boogie-woogie, country
Music Genre	Blues, Piano
Year(s) Active	1933–1974
Music Style	Early R&B, Piano Blues, West Coast Blues, R&B, Regional Blues
Music Mood	Sophisticated, Stylish, Earthy, Intimate, Sensual, Romantic, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Passionate
Instrument	Piano, Vocals, Songwriter
Instrument (text)	Piano

Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956). He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive. His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres. Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.

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